djmac56 0 Posted February 20, 2007 Hi Everyone. Well my Speedlines were looking bonk, so I did some research and decided to refurb my wheels myself - I figure if it doesnt work out, I can always get it fixed by the pros. I got a bit of overspray on the tyres, but they were in need of replacing... I'm pretty chuffed so far. I'll add the lacquer this weekend. What do you all think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yalan 0 Posted February 20, 2007 nice work. Try slotting the masking tape down the gap sideways with an extra layer - worked for me! I made the mistake of trying to restore BBS multispokes - I think I counted about 120 flat surfaces on each wheel to sand. Not doing that again! My efforts on Estorils was much more satisfying. look good though - well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 2 0 Posted February 20, 2007 looking good, have you used a clear lacquer on top of the silver or is that just the silver paint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Sands 0 Posted February 20, 2007 Looking great mate! You've given me renewed appetite for having a bash at this this weekend. My Speedies are looking tired and in need of a refurb and the tyres will need to be replaced all round (ouch!) so I've got a set of cheapy Solitudes off the bay sitting in the garage, which are in a similar state to yours by the look of your pics. I'm going to have a bash at sanding down and respraying this weekend. Any tips about technique or materials etc? Was planning to go down the Cheesewire's route as described elsewhere, using Halfords' very own silver spray paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmac56 0 Posted February 20, 2007 looking good, have you used a clear lacquer on top of the silver or is that just the silver paint That's just the Wurth Silver alloy wheel paint. I'll be putting the clear laquer on at the weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmac56 0 Posted February 20, 2007 I prepared my wheels with some 240 grade wet and dry to get shot of all the flaked surface, then 800 and 1200 so I had a nice smooth finish. I used lots of fairy liquid to make sure the surfaces were dry and tack cloth from halfrauds for getting rid of any other surface dust. I used Halfords Zinc primer (which keeps rust at bay) - two coats, smoothing down with 1200 wet and dry and tack cloth between paintings. Once dry I used Wurth German Alloy Silver Wheel Lacquer - 400ml "Wurth Alloy Silver Wheel Lacquer is a fast-drying lacquer that matches the standard alloy wheel paint used by Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Audi and most other European manufacturers". The German design nozzle produces a fine, even spray that is easy to control and produces a near-factory finish. Wurth Alloy Silver Wheel Lacquer dries quickly and is chip resistant. I'll finish it off by smoothing it down again, then spraying with Wurth High Gloss Clear Alloy Wheel Lacquer - 400ml. "All wheels repainted or repaired with the Wurth Silver Wheel Lacquer should have 2 to 3 topcoats of Wurth High Gloss Clear Lacquer to seal the silver metallic paint and add depth and gloss." The surface to be painted must be dry, clean and free from grease or oil prior to applying the clear coat. So again I'll be getting out the fairy liquid. I'll spray 2 to 3 light coats about 30 minutes apart. Hope that helps, and good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 2 0 Posted February 20, 2007 tidy, looking good as they are but with a clear coat on top they are going to look ace, post a pic when you do them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Sands 0 Posted February 20, 2007 djmac56, many thanks for that! Will be sure to document the process with before and after shots, and I'm sure your tips will be dead useful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmac56 0 Posted February 20, 2007 nice work. Try slotting the masking tape down the gap sideways with an extra layer - worked for me! I made the mistake of trying to restore BBS multispokes - I think I counted about 120 flat surfaces on each wheel to sand. Not doing that again! My efforts on Estorils was much more satisfying. look good though - well done! Multispokes must have been a nightmare - you're a braver man than me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted February 20, 2007 That looks ace - I might try that with my Speedies seeing as I'm running Solitudes at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTi.Si 0 Posted February 21, 2007 I refurbed some 205gti wheels, same way as has already been said. I got a bit of overspray on the tyres, but took it off with a little bit of thinners on a cloth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue95 0 Posted February 21, 2007 How much was the cost of paint etc??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted February 21, 2007 best way to avoid the overspray on the tyres is to let the tyre down then poke sections of cornflake packet with a curve cut out into the gap, then re-inflate the tyre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmac56 0 Posted February 21, 2007 How much was the cost of paint etc??? The zinc primer was £5.99, the silver paint was £9.99 and the clear coat was £10.99. That will probably do all 4 wheels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyboyo 0 Posted February 23, 2007 Awesome job there mate. How satisfying that must have felt when you stood back to admire your own handy work. Make sure you post up piccies of the final result :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuggit 0 Posted February 23, 2007 What a good job! And lovely use of the word 'bonk'. I liked that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leederg60 0 Posted February 23, 2007 nice job but to make life easier for others you only need to prep with 500grade paper when using silver and you can use 400grade on solid colours! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmac56 0 Posted March 1, 2007 OK, I've done the lacquer, but the photos haven't come out very well - it's like the wheel is so glossy the autofocus won't work! Here's the first one - the gloss has smoothed out the imperfections in the finish. Close up it's very nice, but this doesn't really do them justice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Sands 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Looking good! Still trying to find the time to do mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue95 0 Posted March 1, 2007 8) might have a bash at mine in the summer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted March 1, 2007 might have a bash at mine in the summer ditto :D Good work DJMAC56 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy947 0 Posted March 5, 2007 Grey primer will be next to useless on the bare alloy, you should really have used an acid etch primer first. Least you'll know for when you have to refurb them next winter LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leederg60 0 Posted March 5, 2007 This is true a man of wisdom ANDY947 good stuff to use is upol Acid 8! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty Newquay 0 Posted March 23, 2007 Nice one! Did u buy all the paint from halfords??? I just bought some deep dish rims with a decent set of tires on for £70, only prob is on 2 of the rims (the dish part) the lacquer is flaking off! So gonna attempt to fix them up! I haven't got a garage though! Spraying them out side in the shed then bringing them to the house would be okay do u think??? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted June 25, 2007 Grey primer will be next to useless on the bare alloy, you should really have used an acid etch primer first. Least you'll know for when you have to refurb them next winter LOL i've been told that most primers are etch primers, even the majority of ones in a can? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
